New Deal for Musicians (MIP) advisory programme
Request a prospectus
For a free printed Prospectus call us on 020 8691 1900 between 10.30am and 5.30pm or email info@imthurricane.org
Aims of the programme
If you are a music performer or composer who is looking to follow a professional career path (probably self employed), you can attend our New Deal for Musicians advisory programme.
If you are registered unemployed, the government may pay your fees. There are some conditions but most people who try are eligible.
This open learning and jobsearch service is designed to help unemployed musicians into the industry and into work, focussing on making successful job applications for employment which will help them further their long term career objectives.
This programme provides …
Essential One2One mentoring support
Industry introductions and contacts
Development ideas
Music industry workshops
Job research and application skills
We will help with ...
Contacts with - industry employers, publishers, promoters, label executives, A & R departments, radio stations.
Advice on - your material, self promotion, contracts, gigging, royalties & fees, internet business, self employment, alternative marketing.
We may also assist with - musical advice, cheap CD production, band website, development, deals on equipment, recording advice.
Who is the programme suitable for?
This option is suitable for candidates with some experience in music performance and is designed to help them develop, or prepare for, a sustainable financially self supporting career in the music industry. Suitable candidates include ...
Vocalists, instrumentalists, performers, songwriters, producers, managers, promoters and DJs
This option does NOT offer musical training or help with the purchase of instruments and equipment.
Hurricane & Armstrong Learning
In partnership with Armstrong Learning, we deliver the NDfM programme nationally. We are the training provider for South East, Greater London and East of England and Armstrong Learning cover all other areas.
What is a MIP?
The NDfM programme is delivered by Music Industry Providers (MIPs). We and Armstrong Learning are MIPs.
Just to confuse matters, the actual individual industry advisors that we employ to meet with and help musicians are commonly referred to as MIPs. Geddit?!
Programme options
13 week One2One mentoring advice service. 30 hours per week student centered activities including a weekly meeting with a MIP advisor.
How do I apply?
Registered unemployed
Whilst training you will receive the cash equivalent of your unemployment and housing benefit. You will also normally be entitled to the reimbursement of any costs incurred traveling to and from your place of study (and work placement) or meetings with your New Deal for Musicians advisor.
Private fee paying commercial students
Due to the demand for this provision, IMT have now made this option available on a commercial basis.
A 13 week intensive mentoring programme will cost £595 + vat, and will include weekly consultations (7 of which are one hour, face-to-face meetings at Hurricane Studios ).
You may be ...
A songwriter with music to promote
A band member or instrumentalist seeking career advancement
A singer/performer wishing to find live work
A group seeking promotion/record deal
An individual looking for work in the industry
etc
Call us on 020 8691 1900 between 10.30am and 5.30pm to apply or click this link ... Help for students
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